"There is plenty of moisture moving up and out of the Gulf of Mexico, which will help fuel moving thunderstorms," Brice said.

If you don't mind a little humidity, the wetter weather might even be good news. The moisture will lower the high temperatures in the region to the high 80s or low 90s, providing a respite from the 100-plus-degree highs.

El Paso's monsoon season runs from June 15 to Sept. 30; however, this year the region recorded its third hottest June on record, with 20 days of highs 100 or above.

Rain in Northeast El Paso

Brice said it's hard to predict the time of day for rains but he expects all parts of town to get hit at one time or another.

"We can easily get an inch and a half or almost 2 of rain in less than an hour," he said.

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Traffic flows by standing water along Doniphan Drive from morning rains in September.(Photo11: RUDY GUTIERREZ/EL PASO TIMES FILE)

He does believe, however, that Northeast El Paso might get a little more than its fair share.

"They tend to have their own micro climate and get more rain than the West Side or East Side," Brice said.

Brice said El Pasoans who live in an area that tends to flood should take precautions.

Where to get sandbags in El Paso

The El Paso County Public Works department is offering free sandbags to residents.

The sandbags are outside the following facilities and are available 24 hours a day:

• Road & Bridge Fabens Warehouse, 1331 N. Fabens St., Fabens

• Road & Bridge Canutillo Warehouse, 191 Canutillo Ave., Canutillo

• Road & Bridge Montana Warehouse, 14698 Van Lane, El Paso

El Paso Water also is offering sandbags daily at the Stormwater Operations Center, 4801 Fred Wilson Ave. Seasonal sandbag sites in the West, Central, East and Mission Valley areas of the city opened July 6.

Sandbags are free to residential customers for flood-control purposes, with a limit of 10 sandbags per visit. If you have difficulty lifting heavy items, bring someone to help.

Sandbags in Socorro and Vinton

In Socorro, residents can get sandbags at two locations: 901 N Rio Vista, and 241 Old Hueco Tanks Rd.

The village of Vinton reminds residents that sandbags are available at Vinton City Hall, 436 E. Vinton Road, any day of the week. Sandbags are available in the parking lot, near the flagpole. For more information, call 915-886-5104.